The Handbook of Family Dispute Resolution is a practical and comprehensive guide that includes

• A review of professional ethics and standards
• Help for attorneys who are not trained in the skills needed for working with families
• Information about cultural issues that affect families during mediation
• Highlights of key legal and negotiation skills
• Guidelines for understanding complex family dynamics and conflicts
• A screening tool for evaluating domestic violence
• A matrix for starting discussions of parenting plans based on children's needs
• An examination of specialized practices for family mediation
• Direction for assessing one's professional approach to family mediation